Mephisto 2524

[foxspur]

Finally!
28ac Tail(docked tail) I put in salt. Argentite?
I have ar?en?i??

And 19d Regret over university producing "The Ugly Sister" I have eury??e I get regret =rue reversed for the first three letters, but not the rest. If argentite is correct, then it becomes euryi?e!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dr b]

Euryale was one of the 3 Gorgons. (university = Yale)

[pbeach]

19d euryale

[pbeach]

28a arseniate ?

[eddiebun]

Yes, arseniate

Nates is the buttocks so docked tail is nate

By the way, I've just got a postcard to say i've won Mephisto 2523 !!!

[4winds]

Just logged on and read your good news.
Well done, eddiebun!

[eddiebun]

Thanks, 4winds - I'm hoping its the runner-up prize of cash rather than ANOTHER dictionary !

[foxspur]

Thanks to all, and to dr b for the Gorgon explanation.
Congrats to eddiebun on winning 2523.
I fear my mind was not thinking vernacularly enough for arseniate! Must remember to engage rude gear for next Mephisto!!